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SHAW WISH FILLED, ASHES SCATTERED; Few Friends See Playwright's Remains Mixed With Wife's in Accordance With Will

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November 24, 1950,

, Section Amusements, Page 44, Column , words

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LONDON, Nov. 23--The ashes of George Bernard Shaw, who died Nov. 2, were scattered in the garden of his home at Ayot St. Lawrence today after an interpretation of his will had ruled out a burial in Westminster Abbey or any similar memorial.

November 24, 1950

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